As a retired history teacher, I am always skeptical of biopics-- particularly the older ones. Too often Hollywood played fast and loose with the truth and made real people 'more interesting' by completely fictionalizing much of their lives. Fortunately, "Song of Love" sticks closer to the truth than most...though you certainly cannot take what you see as gospel. So, yes, it appears that much of what you see (including Brahms falling in love with Mrs. Schumann) did happen....though maybe not exactly how and exactly when you see in the film--and, interestingly, the prologue of the film actually admits this!
As far as the film goes, it's competently acted and looks lovely. Not surprisingly, it has a lot of music--perhaps too much to interest the average viewer. I like classical and romantic music but I found my attention waning during some of the longer musical interludes. Still, it is interesting and reasonably well made. Not at all a must-see but worth seeing.
As far as the film goes, it's competently acted and looks lovely. Not surprisingly, it has a lot of music--perhaps too much to interest the average viewer. I like classical and romantic music but I found my attention waning during some of the longer musical interludes. Still, it is interesting and reasonably well made. Not at all a must-see but worth seeing.